The search for affordable LED headlight control modules for daytime running lights (DRLs) has become a growing challenge for many vehicle owners. High dealership costs and compatibility issues can make replacing these modules a frustrating experience. At Pro Vision Lighting & Electrical, we’re beginning to introduce after-market solutions that deliver reliable performance without costing the earth.
Key Considerations When Replacing Your Headlight Control Module
1.
Used Modules and Coding Issues:
We’ve noticed that when people buy used headlight control modules, they often
run into coding problems. This typically happens because the used module is
already coded to the original vehicle it came from. In some cases, your scan
tool—or the module itself—doesn’t have the capability to clear the existing
code or reset the computer, making it difficult or impossible to re-code the
module for your own vehicle.
2.
New Modules Offer a Clean Slate:
With new LED modules, 99% of the time, the vehicle’s computer readily accepts
them because they start with a clean slate. In certain instances, you may still
need a scan tool to reset the system. However, new modules generally have fewer
compatibility issues than used ones.
3.
Matching Part Numbers and Configurations:
Sometimes the same module model number may be used across different vehicle
trims or regions, each with a slightly different function. For example, a base
model’s module might lack the capabilities required for upgraded features like
a “laser function” or support for a different territory’s standards (EU vs.
USA). Often, if the part number matches, the module is new, and the pin
configuration aligns with your existing setup, it’s worth trying. Make sure you
can return it if it doesn’t work out.
Finding Reliable After-Market Solutions
We are compiling a list of tried-and-tested products on our website to help you find compatible, cost-effective LED headlight control modules for DRLs. By offering these options, we aim to save our customers from paying thousands of dollars for a complete headlight assembly at the dealership.
Our Mission: Saving You Money
Dealerships often force customers into buying entire headlights at exorbitant prices. If we can assist in cutting those costs by providing trustworthy after-market LED headlight control modules, then we’ve achieved our goal.
Lex Boyle, Director,
Pro Vision Lighting & Electrical.
